Convert RMG to AA

Understanding the RMG and AA file formats

RMG files are typically associated with RealMedia G2, a proprietary multimedia container format developed by RealNetworks. RMG files are often used for streaming audio and video content over the internet, and may contain compressed audio, video, or both.

AA files are Audible Audio files, a format developed by Audible for audiobooks. These files are protected by DRM and are designed for playback on Audible-compatible devices and software.

Why convert RMG to AA?

Converting RMG to AA is useful if you want to listen to audio content originally stored in the RMG format on Audible-supported devices or apps. This is especially relevant for audiobook enthusiasts who want to consolidate their library in the Audible ecosystem.

How to convert RMG to AA

Direct conversion from RMG to AA is not straightforward due to the proprietary and DRM-protected nature of both formats. The process generally involves two steps:

1. Extract audio from RMG: Use a media player or converter that supports RMG files, such as VLC Media Player or FFmpeg, to extract the audio and save it in a common format like MP3 or WAV.
2. Convert to AA: Use Audible's own tools or third-party software to import the audio and convert it to the AA format. Note that creating AA files with DRM is not possible without Audible's proprietary tools, and personal use may be restricted.

Recommended software for conversion

• VLC Media Player: Open your RMG file, then use Media → Convert/Save to export the audio to MP3 or WAV.
• FFmpeg: Use the command line to extract audio: ffmpeg -i input.rmg output.mp3
• Audible Manager: For importing and managing AA files, though it does not convert from MP3/WAV to AA directly.

There is no direct, legal way to create DRM-protected AA files from non-Audible sources. For personal use, you may keep the audio in MP3 or use Audible's personal import features if available.

Summary

While direct RMG to AA conversion is not natively supported, extracting audio from RMG and then importing it into Audible-compatible software is the best approach. VLC Media Player and FFmpeg are the top choices for the extraction step.